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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,006.83, 15,189.36 and 5,971.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,006.83, 15,189.36 and 5,971.06 is: 8,240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,006.83 : 15,189.36 = 5,971.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,006.83/15,189.36 = 5,971.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,006.83x = 15,189.36 × 5,971.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,006.83x = 90,696,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,696,579.92/11,006.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,240.03

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